June 10, 2005

Scientists warn of increased Heart Attack risk with Ibuprofen

The British Medical Journal reported a study claiming that chronic Ibuprofin users have an extra 1 in 1000 chance of having a heart attack. Though small, it is mildly daunting, particularly with the recent veering away from the Cox-2 drugs. What caught my eye was that one of the docs in the article said instead they would recommend more Acupuncture and PT. Boston Globe article: Link